Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA BAH rates 2026
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
Service members stationed in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA military housing area (PA254) receive these 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. An E-5 gets $1,740 a month with dependents.
| Grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,677 | $1,272 |
| E-2 | $1,677 | $1,272 |
| E-3 | $1,677 | $1,272 |
| E-4 | $1,677 | $1,272 |
| E-5 | $1,740 | $1,488 |
| E-6 | $1,887 | $1,614 |
| E-7 | $1,956 | $1,674 |
| E-8 | $2,034 | $1,776 |
| E-9 | $2,181 | $1,806 |
| W-1 | $1,902 | $1,668 |
| W-2 | $1,986 | $1,773 |
| W-3 | $2,088 | $1,815 |
| W-4 | $2,214 | $1,893 |
| W-5 | $2,376 | $1,971 |
| O-1E | $1,965 | $1,737 |
| O-2E | $2,070 | $1,800 |
| O-3E | $2,241 | $1,875 |
| O-1 | $1,767 | $1,611 |
| O-2 | $1,884 | $1,722 |
| O-3 | $2,085 | $1,827 |
| O-4 | $2,427 | $1,953 |
| O-5 | $2,676 | $2,007 |
| O-6 | $2,697 | $2,064 |
| O-7 | $2,712 | $2,097 |
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2026 rates from the Defense Travel Management Office, effective January 1, 2026. Rate protection keeps your current rate if your area's rate drops.
ZIP codes in this housing area
18058, 18201, 18202, 18216, 18219, 18221, 18222, 18223, 18224, 18225, 18234, 18239, 18246, 18247, 18249, 18251, 18256, 18320, 18321, 18323, 18325, 18326, 18330, 18331, 18332, 18333, 18334, 18341, 18342, 18344, 18346, 18347, 18348, 18349, 18350, 18352, 18355, 18357, 18370, 18372, 18403, 18407, 18410, 18411, 18414, 18416, 18420, 18424, 18433, 18434, 18440, 18444, 18447, 18452, 18466, 18471, 18501, 18502, 18503, 18504, 18505, 18507, 18508, 18509, 18510, 18512, 18515, 18517, 18518, 18519, 18540, 18577, 18601, 18602, 18610, 18611, 18612, 18617, 18618, 18621, 18622, 18627, 18634, 18635, 18640, 18641, 18642, 18643, 18644, 18651, 18653, 18654, 18655, 18656, 18660, 18661, 18701, 18702, 18703, 18704, 18705, 18706, 18707, 18708, 18709, 18710, 18711, 18762, 18764, 18765, 18766, 18767, 18768, 18769, 18773.
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Frequently asked questions
What is E-5 BAH in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA for 2026?
$1,740 a month with dependents and $1,488 without dependents.
Which ZIP codes use the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA BAH rate?
115 ZIP codes map to military housing area PA254, including 18058, 18201, 18202, 18216, 18219, 18221, 18222, 18223.
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